Saturday, September 12, 2009

I get your emails. Some of you write in that I must be making this shit up.

You write that there's no way people can be that stupid. Or crazy. Or whatever.

I'm not going to name any names (hell, I don't even know your real names, anyway). But you guys know who you are.

Therefore, as an exhibit for Dr. Grumpy's defense, I ask you to direct your attention to the remarkable site People of WalMart. After perusing their stunning collection of photos, and the fact that they encompass all corners of the continent, I think you'll come to the correct conclusion that there are more people of this type out there then you realize.

LOL'd at the poster that was grossed out by poo on the floor at Walmart. I used to work in Sears and there was more poo OUTSIDE the bathrooms than in. Used artistically in the dressing rooms. Stuffed into bra packages and put back on the shelves. Wiped up with new merchandise and left on the floor for the associates to clean up. I could go on...but what I really want to say is: don't use the changing rooms and make sure you wash before wearing.

I talk to your people at their homes everyday when I'm trying to explain to them it is not their God given right to keep 120 cats in their home. They are probably your upper respiratory and asthma patients.

Working in a pharmacy for over 3 years, I can attest that these people are out there, and one starts to feel it isn't the minority. These blogs are one of the few tools I have to keep myself sane at times.

I have no doubt about the level of intelligence out there. First day of classes every fall in Astronomy we have to tell the class that this is ASTRONOMY and what will be studying. When mentioning that this is not a class in astrology people actually leave the class not to be seen again.It is sad how clueless people can be even at a University.

We have a pirate that comes into our pharmacy. He walks around for about an hour, never buys anything, never talks to anyone then leaves. I hope he asks me for advice one day, just to hear if he's truly dedicated to the pirate lifestyle, or just a poser. Arrrr!

yes, I admit it. I shop at WallyWorld. however, in my defense. I do dress normally. Jeans, a (long) shirt that covers up the girthy area. and of course crocs. I never go there looking like a redneck or worse. No matter where you go, appearance is everything. Just your normal hygiene, daily. clean clothes, hair, etc. I very much try not to use any bathroom facilities or dressing rooms. after reading some of the posts here, I am not surprised by some of the morons out there. but beware of the : SHOPPING CARTS. yuk

8pm on a Saturday night can barely hear her over crowd--uhmm, yeah I just had a positive pregnancy test today and now I am at dinner and the waiter is at the table--I need you to tell me how to order my steak.

As someone mentioned above, if they think this stuff is made up, they have not worked with the public in a healthcare setting :) Another hilarious site I read:http://emailsfromcrazypeople.com/. Yep, folks...there are some batshit crazy people out there :)Pharmagirl

Oh My God, what a great website!And don't worry, anyone in the health care biz would NEVER for a minute think you were making anything up! In fact, you probably have trouble deciding which ones to write about!

Just joined up.We all know and love Dr Grumpy.He's not making anything up.I recognize the patients in the hospital he talks about as some were on our floor.As long as I've worked in the hospital I am still amazed at what I see.The Blog about " Hangin' out in the ICU". Unbelievably true. I'm still shaking my head.....

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